Agency Information Collection Activities: Importation Bond Structure, 75576-75577 [2013-29712]

Download as PDF 75576 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 239 / Thursday, December 12, 2013 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Information U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information: 1651–0023. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning: Request for Information (CBP Form 28). This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 10, 2014, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:23 Dec 11, 2013 Jkt 232001 request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Request for Information. OMB Number: 1651–0023. Form Number: CBP Form 28. Abstract: Under 19 U.S.C. 1500 and 1401a, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for appraising imported merchandise by ascertaining its value, classifying merchandise under the tariff schedule, and assessing a rate and amount of duty to be paid. On occasions when the invoice or other documentation does not provide sufficient information for appraisement or classification, the CBP Officer requests additional information through the use of CBP Form 28, ‘‘Request for Information’’. This form is completed by CBP personnel requesting additional information and the importers, or their agents, respond in the format of their choice. CBP Form 28 is provided for by 19 CFR 151.11. A copy of this form and instructions are available at https:// forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_28.pdf. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with no change to the burden hours or to CBP Form 28. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses. Estimated Number of Respondents: 60,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hour. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 60,000. Dated: December 9, 2013. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2013–29713 Filed 12–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–14–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Information Collection Activities: Importation Bond Structure U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information: 1651–0050. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, CBP invites the general public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and other Federal agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning the Importation Bond Structure. This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 10, 2014, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– 1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Importation Bond Structure. OMB Number: 1651–0050. Form Number: CBP Forms 301 and 5297. Abstract: Bonds are used to assure that duties, taxes, charges, penalties, and reimbursable expenses owed to the Government are paid; to facilitate the movement of cargo and conveyances through CBP processing; and to provide legal recourse for the Government for E:\FR\FM\12DEN1.SGM 12DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 239 / Thursday, December 12, 2013 / Notices noncompliance with laws and regulations. Each person who is required by law or regulation to post a bond in order to secure a Customs transaction must submit the bond on CBP Form 301 which is available at: https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_ 301.pdf. Surety bonds are usually executed by an agent of the surety. The surety company grants authority to the agent via a Corporate Surety Power of Attorney, CBP Form 5297. This power is vested with CBP so that when a bond is filed, the validity of the authority of the agent executing the bond and the name of the surety can be verified to the surety’s grant. CBP Form 5297 is available at: https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/ CBP_Form_5297.pdf. Bonds are required pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1608, and 1623; 22 U.S.C. 463; 19 CFR Part 113. Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the expiration date with no change to the burden hours or to CBP Forms 301 or 5297. Type of Review: Extension (without change). Affected Public: Businesses. Form 301, Customs Bond Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 800,000. Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 800,000. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200,000. Form 5297, Corporate Surety Power of Attorney maindgalligan on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Estimated Number of Respondents: 500. Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 500. Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 125. Dated: December 9, 2013. Tracey Denning, Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [FR Doc. 2013–29712 Filed 12–11–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:45 Dec 11, 2013 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLNML003100 L14300000.ES0000; NMNM 128496] Notice of Realty Action: Recreation and Public Purposes Act Classification; Lease and Conveyance ˜ of Public Land, Dona Ana County, NM Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of Realty Action. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has examined approximately 346.59 acres of public ˜ land in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, and found them suitable for classification for lease and/or conveyance under the provisions of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) Act, as amended. The City of Las Cruces proposes to use the land for a public safety complex and recreation park center. DATES: Interested parties may submit written comments regarding the proposed classification of the land or lease and/or conveyance of the land on or before January 27, 2014. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this Notice should be addressed to: District Manager, BLM Las Cruces District Office, 1800 Marquess Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kendrah Penn, Realty Specialist, at the above address, by phone at 575–525– 4382, or by email at kpenn@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 to contact the above individual during normal business hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individual. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with Section 7 of the Taylor Grazing Act (43 U.S.C. 315f), the ˜ following public land in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, has been examined and found suitable for classification for lease and/or conveyance to the City of Las Cruces under the provisions of the R&PP Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.): SUMMARY: New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico T. 23 S., R. 2 E., Sec. 3, lots 1 and 2, SW1⁄4NE1⁄4, N1⁄2SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, SW1⁄4SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, E1⁄2W1⁄2W1⁄2E1⁄2SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, E1⁄2W1⁄2E1⁄2SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75577 E1⁄2E1⁄2SE1⁄4NW1⁄4, E1⁄2W1⁄2E1⁄2NE1⁄4SW1⁄4, E1⁄2E1⁄2NE1⁄4SW1⁄4, E1⁄2W1⁄2E1⁄2SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, E1⁄2E1⁄2SE1⁄4SW1⁄4, W1⁄2NE1⁄4SE1⁄4, SE1⁄4NE1⁄4SE1⁄4, W1⁄2SE1⁄4, and SE1⁄4SE1⁄4. The area described contains 346.59 acres. Any area described as a half (1⁄2) of a half (1⁄2) is based on the proper subdivision of section in accordance with the Manual of Surveying Instructions. In accordance with the R&PP Act, the City of Las Cruces proposes to use the land for a fire station, police substation, trail network, and sports fields. Additional detailed information pertaining to this application, plan of development, and site plans are contained in case file NMNM 128496 located in the BLM Las Cruces District Office. The above-described land is not needed for any Federal purpose. The lease and/or conveyance of the land to the City of Las Cruces, are consistent with the BLM Mimbres Resource Management Plan, dated December 1993, and would be in the public interest. The City of Las Cruces has not applied for more than the 640-acre annual limitation for public purposes other than recreation use and has submitted a statement in compliance with the regulation at 43 CFR 2741.4(b). The lease and/or conveyance, when issued, will be subject to the provisions of the R&PP Act and applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior and will contain the following reservations to the United States: 1. Provisions of the R&PP Act and to all applicable regulations of the Secretary of the Interior, including, but not limited to, the terms required by 43 CFR 2741.9. 2. A right-of-way for ditches and canals constructed by the authority of the United States, Act of August 30, 1890 (43 U.S.C. 945). 3. Lease and/or conveyance of the public land shall be subject to valid existing rights. 4. All minerals will be reserved to the United States, together with the right to prospect for, mine, and remove such deposits from the same under applicable law and such regulations as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe. 5. Any other reservations that the authorized officer determines appropriate to ensure public access and proper management of Federal land and interests therein. Subject to limitations prescribed by law and regulations, prior to conveyance, a holder of any right-ofway within the lease area may be given the opportunity to amend the right-ofway for conversion to a new term, including perpetuity, if applicable. E:\FR\FM\12DEN1.SGM 12DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 239 (Thursday, December 12, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75576-75577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29712]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection


Agency Information Collection Activities: Importation Bond 
Structure

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: 60-day notice and request for comments; extension of an 
existing collection of information: 1651-0050.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and 
respondent burden, CBP invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to comment on an information collection requirement concerning 
the Importation Bond Structure. This request for comment is being made 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3507).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 10, 
2014, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of 
International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-
1177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 
K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1177, at 202-325-0265.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information 
collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 
104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of 
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) 
ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) 
the annual costs burden to respondents or record keepers from the 
collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations 
and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be 
summarized and included in the CBP request for Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public 
record. In this document CBP is soliciting comments concerning the 
following information collection:
    Title: Importation Bond Structure.
    OMB Number: 1651-0050.
    Form Number: CBP Forms 301 and 5297.
    Abstract: Bonds are used to assure that duties, taxes, charges, 
penalties, and reimbursable expenses owed to the Government are paid; 
to facilitate the movement of cargo and conveyances through CBP 
processing; and to provide legal recourse for the Government for

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noncompliance with laws and regulations. Each person who is required by 
law or regulation to post a bond in order to secure a Customs 
transaction must submit the bond on CBP Form 301 which is available at: 
https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_301.pdf.
    Surety bonds are usually executed by an agent of the surety. The 
surety company grants authority to the agent via a Corporate Surety 
Power of Attorney, CBP Form 5297. This power is vested with CBP so that 
when a bond is filed, the validity of the authority of the agent 
executing the bond and the name of the surety can be verified to the 
surety's grant. CBP Form 5297 is available at: https://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_5297.pdf. Bonds are required pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1608, 
and 1623; 22 U.S.C. 463; 19 CFR Part 113.
    Current Actions: This submission is being made to extend the 
expiration date with no change to the burden hours or to CBP Forms 301 
or 5297.
    Type of Review: Extension (without change).
    Affected Public: Businesses.

 Form 301, Customs Bond

    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 800,000.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 800,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 200,000.

Form 5297, Corporate Surety Power of Attorney

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 500.
    Total Number of Estimated Annual Responses: 500.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 125.

    Dated: December 9, 2013.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
[FR Doc. 2013-29712 Filed 12-11-13; 8:45 am]
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